The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC – PART 1

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC – PART 1 STEP 1: PAINT In this first series’ post to The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC, we’ll cover everything you might expect from using APC Clay, Chalk, Mineral Base paint for the first time. We’ll cover how to prep your pieces, what brushes to use, and some {Read More…}

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC – INTRO

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC – Introduction Are you just getting started on your first project with American Paint Company products? Feeling a little nervous or at a loss of where to start? Never fear! We’ve got you covered! In this Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to APC, we’ll cover the 3 basic steps to a successful {Read More…}

The Dab – Painting with Plastic Bags

The Dab – Painting with Plastic Bags What’s in the Box? Challenge Your Creativity Who says you need a paint brush to actually apply paint!? Alright, okay, you probably need a paint brush in most cases. However, if you’re looking for a different technique with a different finish, give plastic bags a try. In this {Read More…}

Tint Your Wood Filler

Tint Your Wood Filler An APC Retailer’s Tip We here at APC have a great community of retailers who have a vast array of knowledge and experience when it comes to refinishing furniture pieces. And because they’re gracious, they share and pass these tips along. This tip today is brought to you by Frank Rothell, {Read More…}

Recycle & Repurpose Projects with APC

Recycle & Repurpose Projects with APC What’s In The Box? Challenge Your Creativity Welcome to this week’s “What’s in the Box?” blog post. This series is our version of the “mystery bag” located conveniently next to the cash register of your local Claires. A few (3-4) mystery APC products are delivered to one lucky person {Read More…}

Add Texture to Your Projects with APC & Tissue Paper

Add Texture to Your Projects with APC & Tissue Paper What’s in the box? Challenge Your Creativity If you’re just joining us this week, WELCOME! We’re happy to have you. Today we’re going to talk about adding texture to your project using APC and tissue paper. But, first, we wanted to explain a little bit {Read More…}

Challenge Your Creativity

Challenge Your Creativity What’s in the Box? Series Welcome to “What’s in the Box?”! Our weekly blog post series comprised of small projects for your inspiration and to peak your imagination. The subheading of our series is “Challenge Your Creativity”, but this week we thought we would make it the title of our post. Why, {Read More…}

How to Stencil Paint Like a Boss with APC

How to Stencil Paint Like a Boss with APC What’s in the Box? Series Challenge Your Creativity Welcome to this week’s edition of “What’s in the Box”! If you’ve been following along, you probably already understand the rules of the series and are on the edge of your seat waiting for each weekly post! If {Read More…}

Get Plastered! How to use Venetian Plaster 101

Get Plastered! How to use Venetian Plaster 101 What’s in the Box? Series Challenge Your Creativity Welcome to this week’s edition of “What’s in the Box”! If you’re new around here, check out this post here to read up about the series and how you can play along! And read along to check out this {Read More…}

How to Paint a Glass Vase – What’s in the box series

How to Paint a Glass Vase What’s in the Box? Series Challenge Your Creativity Hello everyone! If you’re new to the What’s in the Box? Series, check out this post about what it’s all about. If you are here to see the latest project inspired by our little What’s in the Box game, read on! {Read More…}

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